Life support [videorecording (DVD)] / HBO Films presents ; a Foxx/King Entertainment production ; a Flavor Unit Films production ; in association with Urban Romances and Shelby Stone Productions ; directed by Nelson George ; written by Nelson George and Jim McKay & Hannah Weyer ; produced by Mark A. Baker.
Queen Latifah, Anna Deavere Smith, Wendell Pierce, Rachel Nicks, Evan Ross, Gloria Reuben, Tony Rock, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Tracee Ellis Ross. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. Special features : optional audio commentary (by George); on-set video diary featurette with Nelson George (22 min.); "More Support" deleted scene (2 min.); interview with Andrea Williams (4 min.); "The story behind the story" behind the scenes featurette (with Latifah, George, Williams, 6 min.).
Summary:
Ana is an HIV-positive woman and recovering junkie, taking care of a 9-year-old daughter and a husband who is also HIV-positive. While making the most of a local social services program in order to regain stability in her life, she also attempts to reunite with her estranged teenage daughter, living with Ana's mother.
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